Roshel, a Canadian defence technology company, has agreed to acquire Stellantis' Brampton Assembly Plant to transform it into a Centre of Excellence for advanced manufacturing that will support Canadian companies serving domestic customers and allied markets. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026 and aligns with Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy while providing a resolution for employees who have been on paid layoff for three years.
- Roshel will acquire Stellantis' Brampton Assembly Plant and associated equipment for an undisclosed amount
- The facility will be transformed into a Centre of Excellence for advanced manufacturing supporting Canadian defence industry exports
- The acquisition aligns with Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy and strengthens sovereign industrial capabilities
- Employees on three-year paid layoff will see resolution through ongoing Unifor negotiations
- Transaction expected to close by end of 2026, subject to government and regulatory approvals
Stellantis has signed an agreement to sell its Brampton Assembly Plant and associated equipment to Canadian defence technology company Roshel, opening the door for a new manufacturing operation at the Ontario facility.
Announced Nov. 9, the asset purchase agreement will see Roshel acquire the plant for an undisclosed amount. The companies are also establishing a strategic cooperation framework to explore future global business opportunities involving vehicle technologies and related services in the defence industry.
Roshel plans to transform the facility into a Centre of Excellence for advanced manufacturing, supporting Canadian companies serving domestic customers and exporting to allied markets.
“Our plan is to create a new Centre of Excellence for advanced manufacturing, which will allow Canadian companies to better serve customers at home and export into allied markets,” said Roman Shimonov, founder and CEO of Roshel. “Aligned with Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, it will strengthen our sovereign industrial capabilities, drive local economic growth and bring much-needed manufacturing space and jobs to the Toronto area.”
For Stellantis, the sale aligns with its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy, which includes managing its manufacturing footprint to achieve approximately 80% capacity utilization across North America by 2030.
The announcement also addresses the future of the Brampton facility, where employees have been on paid layoff for three years. Stellantis said it remains committed to working with Unifor toward a fair resolution for union-represented employees.
“Brampton employees have made lasting contributions to Stellantis, and we take our responsibilities to them and their families seriously. After three years of paid layoff, we remain committed to working with Unifor on a fair resolution,” said Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis.
Stellantis added that it acknowledges its obligations under the collective agreement and applicable laws and remains prepared to negotiate a settlement with Unifor.
The automaker continues to employ more than 10,000 Canadians across its manufacturing, casting, research and engineering and automotive components operations. Its Canadian facilities include Windsor Assembly Plant, Etobicoke Casting Plant, the Automotive Research and Development Centre in Windsor and its CpK operations.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to closing conditions, including applicable government and regulatory requirements.
